Job Description

We are looking for a level 3 SEND support practitioner with experience to work with a small group of children in our setting offering one to one support.

Hours:

20 hours per week (term time only)

Start Date:

as soon as possible

The safety, wellbeing and best interests of children is of prime importance. We believe that everyone involved within our nursery community, including staff, freelance staff, students and volunteers, have a duty to promote children's welfare and protect them from harm. Our commitment to keeping children safe and promoting their welfare encompasses our vision and the many aspects of the care, education and service we provide.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:

Protecting children from maltreatment

Preventing the impairment of children's health or development

Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care

Taking action to ensure all children have the best outcomes

The ethos of Rubery Day Nursery supports the development of a positive self-image, increases confidence and promotes an atmosphere of trust. Staff listen to children and children are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings.

As adults we have a tremendous impact on children we ensure that through our policies, procedures and daily practices all adults, employees and volunteers:-

Are positive role models for children

Promote a happy, caring and safe environment

Comply within the agreed policies of the nursery

Create an environment of trust and respect

Recognise and value strengths in each other and use these to support everyone

Encourage children to think for themselves, ask questions and find answers

Welcome and support visitors to school and nursery

Through these actions we aim to:

Promote a culture where children are always respected and listened to.

Promote a culture of safety, equality and protection

Promote a culture where staff act in the best interest of each child and are confident to raise any concerns and act in a professional and confidential manner.

Create an environment and experience for all children which enables them to develop a positive self-image, a sense of independence and autonomy and a secure understanding of British values.
Give staff the opportunity to contribute to and shape safeguarding arrangements and the child protection policy, to utilise the expertise they build up through safeguarding training and managing safeguarding concerns on a daily basis.
Ensure children are confident to talk to a member of staff if they are worried about something.

We comply with all statutory requirements for reporting information, which are linked to Safeguarding including reporting to the DBS, OFSTED, and Early Years and Health and Safety Executive where appropriate.

Purpose of post

To ensure all children in the nursery have all the same life chances, are able to meet their own potential and have equality of opportunities in their learning, development and care To work collaboratively with the nursery management team/SENDCO with all aspects of supporting children with additional needs.

Key areas

To support children in their care and meet individual needs Work with and support team members with all aspects of special educational needs provision, monitoring and the individualised planning/assessment/observation that is required Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents and external agencies

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager

Duties and responsibilities

To attend training as required Support staff with all aspects of special educational / additional needs, disabilities and any other additional needs To act on behalf of the child in all aspects of their health, safety, welfare, learning and development Liaise with external agencies to support children's additional needs Liaise with and support parents and other family members To keep up-to-date with all relevant developments relating to extra support, targets, individualised routines, and individualised learning opportunities children need Ensure the delivery of the Early SEND and Support Plans, or EHCP and any other supporting documents that children may need
Experience:

SENCO Training: 2 years (Required)
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person